Knowing heart

Prateek Kohli

A monkey cap from the back
A cunning smile over a goatee
It was funny how she saw him everywhere
When she knew he’d never be there

Perhaps she didn’t know after all
Or she didn’t want to know
She heard a reference to rising from the ashes once
“You never know” she said when was told the impossibility

Probably she knows he’s there
Helping in interviews, getting the cab
Cancelling of events, changing the seasons
Smiling, still making her heart skip a beat – while his own stopped months ago

36 thoughts on “Knowing heart”

  2. Aakansha February 11, 2016 / 6:36 pm

    My Goodness.

    This is beautiful Prateek, exceedingly well written.

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    • Prateek Kohli February 11, 2016 / 6:39 pm

      Thank you, Aakansha! I wasn’t sure if it’ll make sense. Was really excited to see your comment 😀

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  5. milliethom February 13, 2016 / 8:18 pm

    Very nicely played out, Prateek. It’s amazing how the heart can cling to something it’s lost -wanting to believe the impossible will happen, despite knowing deep down that it won’t. A good reference to ‘Phoenix from the Ashes’. A sad story of misplaced hope.

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  6. Rangelz February 16, 2016 / 6:13 pm

    While his own stopped months ago, changed the mood all of a sudden.
    Jolting 😦

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    • Prateek Kohli February 21, 2016 / 7:10 pm

      Thank you, Rangelz for taking the time out and reading it so deeply. Doesn’t it describe life, when moods and circumstances change in a moment ? 🙂

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      • Rangelz February 25, 2016 / 6:28 pm

        Yes it does. 🙂

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  7. Prajakta February 19, 2016 / 8:24 am

    This was heartfelt and touching Prateek… Really beautiful!

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    • Prateek Kohli March 13, 2016 / 1:06 am

      Thank you so much, Michelle. You always understand:)
      Please pardon me for replying so late. Was out of town for a week 🙂

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  10. stacilys February 29, 2016 / 7:17 pm

    Ohhhhh, this is sad. Well written, but sad. She longs for him to still be alive… Awwwww.
    🙂

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    • Prateek Kohli March 13, 2016 / 1:03 am

      Thank you so much for reading so deeply and feeling her pain, Staci. Glad to meet you 🙂 And apologies for replying so late 🙂

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      • stacilys March 16, 2016 / 5:39 pm

        You’re welcome. It’s ok. I was traveling anyhow and just got back. Glad to meet you too.
        🙂

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  11. drowningwings March 6, 2016 / 5:44 am

    beautifully expressed:)

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  13. Shreya Kedia March 7, 2016 / 12:15 pm

    I wonder, how you manage to stimulate ripples in the heart, with your words. Truly. 🙂

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    • Prateek Kohli March 7, 2016 / 2:25 pm

      I am humbled by these words, Shreya. Thank you so much for visiting and showering your love on this blog. Will be going through your posts as soon as I reply to your words which made my day 😃

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  14. shambhavi31 March 8, 2016 / 11:06 am

    Essence of people stay with us forever! Very touching Prateek. Your versatility makes you unique! 🙂

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  15. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature April 8, 2016 / 4:26 pm

    This is really beautiful. Sad and sweet. The relationship continues.
    Peace,
    Mary

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    • Prateek Kohli April 9, 2016 / 7:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary! For dropping by and taking the time for the lovely comment 🙂
      Have a beautiful weekend 🙂

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